Macklin excused, Huskies practice indoors

Starting tackle Chad Macklin is taking at least a couple of days away from the team following the death of his grandfather. If he does not play Saturday, his position will be filed by redshirt freshman Cody Habben.

The Huskies are practicing in Dempsey Indoor today, due to high-wind warnings.

UW wide receiver Cody Ellis of Puyallup has been named among 153 national semifinalists for the 2007 Draddy Trophy, which recognizes success in academics, football and leadership. The field will be cut down to 15 finalists on Thursday.

A surgery date hasn't yet been set for safety Jason Wells (knee).

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Daniel Barkley, a freshman walk-on from Clover Park High School, is listed No. 3 on the Ducks depth chart at one of their three wide receiver positions.

Tickets for the Apple Cup Rally are now on sale. The event to celebrate the 100th football meeting of Washington and Washington State will be held Nov. 23 – the day before the game – at the Qwest Events Center in downtown Seattle. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children 12 and younger, and included a barbecue buffet and spirit events for fans of both schools. Information is available at the Huskies Web site.

Tickets to the Apple Cup game on Saturday, Nov. 24, also remain available.